Exposure to iodine may cause some of the following in hypersensitive people: 1  rash (contact dermatitis) 2  hives (when ingested)  anaphylaxis, or a severe life-threatening allergic reaction (very rarely)
Use heat to sooth the earache. Heat can bring quick pain relief. Apply a warm compress over the painful ear. You can make a warm compress from a washcloth dipped in hot water and wrung out, or from a hot water bottle or heat pack purchased at a pharmacy. Do not make it hot enough to scald the skin.
19 Dec 2011. Laying the affected ear on a heating pad, or even better, one of those moist heat packs that go in the microwave can help ear pain a bit. I've used this method myself when I had an ear infection and when my kids have had them. Taking a decongestant llike Sudafed and an OTC pain reliever helps too.